11-Day Guided Yukon Backpacking Expedition to Donjek Glacier (Dän Zhùr Route)
11-Day Guided Yukon Backpacking Expedition to Donjek Glacier (Dän Zhùr Route)
Venture 11 days deep into the Yukon wilderness on the legendary Dän Zhùr Route — a fully guided backpacking expedition across alpine ridges, glacial valleys, and to the mighty edge of the Donjek Glacier in Kluane National Park. Remote, raw, and unforgettable.
Eleven days. One of Canada’s wildest adventures.
Venture deep into Kluane National Park on the legendary Dän Zhùr Route — a fully guided expedition across alpine passes, glacial valleys, and to the edge of the mighty Donjek Glacier, one of the most awe-inspiring glaciers in the Yukon.
Guided by ACMG-certified experts, this 11-day journey blends challenge, discovery, and raw wilderness immersion. It’s not just a trek — it’s a true backcountry expedition through one of the most rugged landscapes in North America.
The Donjek Glacier is the heart of this adventure — a massive river of ice flowing 56 kilometers from the Icefield Ranges of the St. Elias Mountains. You’ll hike to its edge, listen to the thunder of calving ice, and stand before a wall of blue ice that defines the scale and power of Kluane’s wilderness.
Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you traverse wild valleys, cross glacial streams, and camp under endless northern skies. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge of navigation, geology, and the fragile ecosystems that make this UNESCO-listed region so unique.
This is a demanding expedition — remote, spectacular, and deeply rewarding. For those ready to push beyond the ordinary, the Dän Zhùr Route delivers an experience few ever witness: the Yukon at its rawest and most magnificent.
Total Distance: 108 km
Elevation Gain: 4730 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Region: Kluane National Park
Terms and conditions
A 25% deposit is required to secure all bookings.
Cancellation Schedule
More than 90 days before departure: Full refund less a 4% payment processing fee and $100 CAD administrative fee
90 to 61 days before departure: 25% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
60 days or less before departure: 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
If you are unable to attend your trip, please contact us as soon as possible. Subject to availability and operational considerations, we may be able to offer a trip transfer, participant substitution, or trip credit.
Please Note
Trips operate in remote wilderness environments where weather, wildfires, transportation disruptions, medical emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances may impact itineraries or trip operations.
Yusquatch Mountain Adventures reserves the right to modify, delay, reroute, postpone, substitute activities, or cancel trips when necessary for safety or operational reasons.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical, and evacuation coverage.
For full details, please refer to our complete Cancellation & Terms Policy.
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